Mobile Parking Payment Solutions

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) T21-038 for mobile parking payment solutions to expand access to digital parking payments across its campus. The procurement seeks multiple vendors to provide a comprehensive mobile payment system for approximately 18 surface lots with 1,300 ungated parking spaces and six gated garages. The required solution must support multiple payment methods including mobile app, text, website, and voice platforms, with real-time electronic enforcement integration using existing Genetec and T2 Systems software. Key deliverables include pay-by-plate technology, validation codes, administrative reporting capabilities, and the ability to process transactions across campus parking facilities. Vendors must serve as the Merchant of Record, process all transactions, and maintain active PCI DSS compliance. The bid was released on June 7, 2021, with written questions due by June 15, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. CDT, and final proposals due on June 25, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. CDT. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, calculated using historical transaction data of 132,623 transactions totaling $432,573 from March 2019 to February 2020.

The procurement includes opportunities for Minority Business Enterprises and Disabled Veteran-Owned Business firms, with potential preference if their qualified bid is not more than 5% higher than the lowest bid. The incumbent vendor is Parkmobile Group, and the new contract must integrate with existing Amano Pro + 6.0 PARCS systems. The contract term is anticipated to be a minimum of three years with optional renewals, with an estimated start date of July 1, 2021. The contract will be available to all UW System schools and State of Wisconsin agencies with identical terms and pricing. Vendors must meet specific insurance requirements, including $2 million in Commercial General Liability coverage and statutory Worker's Compensation limits. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the historical transaction volume suggests significant potential revenue. UWM expects vendors to collect all revenue and remit it to the university, with transaction costs charged directly to customers, and prohibits the university from being charged any additional fees for the service.